Since alchemy seems to be int based, is it a dumb idea to do alchemy as a gladiator? I don't know how much int effects it. Some of the mid level gladiator weapons are made and repaired by alchemists and I just saw that as a bonus.

if int does effect it and im not saying it does than just reallocate your stats into int. an hour or 2 before you get off for the night reassign your points(don't use them) then before bed reset them again. in the morning reset them again and that should be all your points reset. dump them in int and when your done start reassigning them again.

It seems like a pain in the *** but if you really want to get that boost if it even exist than that seems to be your only option.